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Project Manager

ALTEN
Full-time
On-site
Derby England United Kingdom
Company Description

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Job Description

What will you be doing?

We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of a complex and technically demanding nuclear engineering programme. You’ll lead the coordination and planning of multidisciplinary teams, driving Agile delivery, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement across a fast-paced environment.

Your main responsibilities will be:

Leading sprint planning and Agile ceremonies to ensure timely delivery of engineering milestones
Supporting the development and maintenance of technical project plans alongside dedicated planners
Interfacing closely with engineering leads to align plans with Control & Instrumentation (C&I) activities
Driving continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma (preferably Black Belt) methodologies
Managing programme risks, dependencies, and resource forecasting
Reporting progress to senior stakeholders through structured updates and dashboards

Who are we looking for?

Proven project management experience in highly regulated sectors (nuclear, defence, aerospace, etc.)
Strong understanding of Agile delivery, sprint cycles, and technical planning
Familiarity with or experience in Control & Instrumentation (C&I)
Ability to work effectively with project planners, engineers, and senior stakeholders

You are...

Passionate about engineering
result-oriented
proactive

Qualifications

Experience, skills and qualifications required:

Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related technical field
Project Management certification (APM PMQ, Prince2, PMP or Agile PM)
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (or equivalent experience) – highly desirable
Experience applying Lean / Six Sigma techniques (Black Belt preferred)

Additional Information

Why join us?

We foster a community of dually talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently.

Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and more, we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities.

We offer incredible opportunities to join inspiring projects in the most innovative companies.

We prioritise your career development with personalised support plans tailored to your own aspirations. We're here to empower you and help you reach your full potential.

Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow, today!

In short you get:

A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers
A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
A competitive salary
Private Medical Insurance
Pension Scheme
Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits
Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings
Flexible way of working (role dependent)